best road side assistance

Chasing the best roadside assistance in Australia? The state motoring clubs are the trusty default: NRMA (NSW/ACT), RACV (VIC), RACQ (QLD), RAC (WA), RAA (SA), RACT (TAS) and AANT (NT).

Basic plans usually cover call-outs, jump-starts and short tows, while Plus/Premium tiers add longer towing (often 100–200+ km), accommodation, and trailer or caravan options.

Expect roughly $90–$130/yr for basic and $160–$260/yr for premium, with manufacturer bundles and some insurers offering similar packages if you like everything on one bill.

Check the fine print for remote-area coverage, off-road recoveries, older or modified vehicles, and weight limits—because a lifted rig on muddy tracks isn’t everyone’s idea of a quick rescue.

If you road-trip interstate, make sure the cover is national and reciprocal between clubs.

Then relax, safe in the knowledge that when your battery dies at the servo, someone else gets to do the embarrassing push.